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DSWD joins campaign on anti-child marriage law
In commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW) Campaign, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) joined the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) in the call to further unite for the implementation of the Prohibition of Child Marriage (PCM) Law at the Novotel in Quezon […].....»»
Foreign-funded anti-child labor campaign expanded to 2 Bangsamoro towns
A foreign assisted project addressing child labor and use of children as combatants shall expand to two remote upland Bangsamoro towns next week as part of a transnational initiative to put an end to both problems in support of the Mindanao peace process......»»
More agencies join Bangsamoro anti-child labor bloc
The foreign-assisted anti-child labor campaign in six southern provinces got a boost this week with pledges of cooperation from more local executives, law enforcement and state security entities......»»
BIDA program gains support from Philippine Councilors League-Olongapo
The government’s anti-illegal drugs advocacy campaign program Buhay Ingatan, Droga’y Ayawan or BIDA got a big boost as the Philippine Councilors League- Olongapo City chapter signed a covenant with the Department of the Interior and Local Government expressing support and commitment to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s vision of a drug-free society. DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos welcomed the support of PCL as he underscored the vital role of each sector of society — national government agencies, local government units, religious organizations, civil society, academe, and the private sector—in the whole-of-nation approach to put an end to the drug menace. “Habang nanghuhuli ang ating mga pulis, NBI at PDEA, inuugat natin ang problema, gumagalaw tayong lahat. That is what BIDA is all about. It is not only about supply reduction but also about demand reduction,”Abalos said during the PCL Week celebration in Olongapo City. “Itong laban na ito ay para sa mga anak natin, and we are going to approach it the right way,” he added. Among those who signed the BIDA Covenant were Olongapo City Mayor Atty. Rolen Paulino Jr., PCL Olongapo Chapter President and National Secretary General Gina Gulanes Perez, Olongapo City officials and barangay captains, and PCL members from Region 3. During the event, Abalos also urged LGUs and the councilors to wage a war not only on drugs but also on poor nutrition and stunting as statistics show that 1 out of 3 Filipino children are stunted. He shared his best practices during his term as Mayor of Mandaluyong City when he launched programs targeting the nutrition of pregnant mothers and interventions in the first 1000 days of life of a child for optimum development. His initiatives earned for the city the highest award conferred to an LGU - the Nutrition Honor Award. “What is important is we are all here right now. The government cannot do it alone. Everyone has a role here. Ang importante gawa, hindi salita,” he said. The post BIDA program gains support from Philippine Councilors League-Olongapo appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Sectors join anti-child labor campaign in Bangsamoro areas
A big cross-section bloc had pledged during a foreign assisted workshop here to maximize cooperation against child labor and use of children as combatants, a problem prevalent in the Bangsamoro region......»»
Gatchalian gains MAP support for campaign vs hunger
Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian gained the support of the members of the Management Association of the Philippines for the department’s efforts in fighting hunger. Speaking before the MAP Membership General Meeting on Thursday, 10 August at the Shangri-La The Fort in Taguig City, Gatchalian presented the Food Stamp Program (FSP), the DSWD’s priority anti-hunger initiative, to the management experts. Gatchalian discussed the overview of the FSP, including its key features, target beneficiaries, conditions, and implementation plan. “We are going to use the food as currency, not cash as currency,” the DSWD Secretary said. He also emphasized that the FSP aims to provide food augmentation to 1 million households classified as ‘food poor’ by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). According to Gatchalian, the program’s goal to end involuntary hunger “gels very well with the mission of MAP” which is to complement the efforts of the government in reducing malnutrition and child stunting in the country. “We have to end human suffering, we have to end hunger not tomorrow, but right now,” the Secretary pointed out. The DSWD chief also underscored the importance of the whole-of-nation approach in the attainment of the desired outcome of the FSP. “We are trying to reformat our social welfare. We want to make sure that every program we have is targeted, conditional, measurable, uses the whole of nation approach, and digital,” Gatchalian emphasized. The DSWD chief also called for the support of the officers and members of MAP in “ending human suffering by ending hunger.” “Hopefully we can get to work with the MAP in an effective manner in trying to end involuntary hunger and stunting,” Gatchalian said. Atty. Benedicta Du-Balabad, the current MAP president, said the DSWD, the Department of Health (DOH), other agencies, and MAP need to work together “in reversing malnutrition and child stunting and to provide a brighter future for the children.” The MAP president stressed that, as experts in management, the organization can mobilize groups and private firms and maximize their resources to make collective efforts in addressing malnutrition and child stunting. As a result of the series of meetings between Gatchalian and MAP representatives, the two parties are set to ink a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The MAP will assist the DSWD in facilitating the outcome measurement to help gauge the efficacy of the program. The MOU is in line with the Department’s effort to “engage the whole nation and society in addressing social problems,” Gatchalian said. MAP is an organization of private companies with more than 1,100 members nationwide whose goal is to build a progressive future for the Philippines by advocating shared responsibility. The post Gatchalian gains MAP support for campaign vs hunger appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
LGUs support BARMM, UN anti-child labor campaign
Local executives on Saturday took turns pledging support for the expanded joint anti-child labor campaign of an agency of the United Nations and the Bangsamoro government......»»
Child porn transactions hit P113 million in 6 months
Suspicious transactions worth P113.1 million related to child pornography were reported in the first half of last year, almost double the P65.8 million booked in 2019 as the government stepped up its campaign against the sexual abuse of children, the Anti-Money Laundering Council revealed......»»
Stronger anti-child pornography law pushed
Assistant Majority Leader and Rizal Rep. Juan Fidel Nograles has proposed a measure that would strengthen the government’s campaign against child pornography in the country following the reported increase of child abuse cases during the coronavirus pandemic......»»
Globe closed on an additional P1.16-B in tower sales
Globe Telecom, the Zobel Family’s telecommunications company, disclosed that it closed on the sale of another 91 cell towers to Frontier Towers to raise approximately P1.16 billion in cash......»»
Globe gets P5 billion from sale of towers
Telco-to-tech provider Globe Telecom Inc. raised almost P5 billion from the sale of towers in the first quarter, providing it with some of the capital needed to upgrade services and pay debts......»»
Drug killings 95 percent lower than in previous admin
The number of deaths recorded under the Marcos administration’s war on drugs has decreased by over 95 percent, in contrast to the bloody anti-drug campaign of his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte......»»
Hollywood stars invoke ‘Oppenheimer’ in anti-nukes campaign ahead of Oscars
"As artists and advocates, we want to raise our voices to remind people that while Oppenheimer is history, nuclear weapons are not," the letter says.....»»
SC imposes jail term, P2M fine on child pornographer
The Supreme Court upheld a ruling that found an individual guilty of violating the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009......»»
Teachers, academics join growing movement vs Charter change
A newly formed alliance of teachers and academics has branded the government’s Charter change campaign as a form of historical distortion, warning that efforts to tweak the fundamental law also aim to erase the memory of the years-long anti-Marcos struggle that birthed the country’s democratic cornerstone......»»
Intensive anti-bullying campaign in schools, universities pushed in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Educational institutions in Cebu City have been urged to intensify efforts to combat bullying and ensure students’ safety and well-being. This appeal was contained in a resolution authored by Councilor Lorenzo Abellanosa and which members of the Cebu City Council passed during their regular session on Wednesday, February 21. Abellana crafted.....»»
55% of Filipinos favor gov’t cooperation with ICC probe — survey
Results of the poll released Sunday showed that 55% of adult Filipinos are in favor of the government cooperating with the probe into alleged crimes against humanity committed during the previous administration’s anti-illegal drugs campaign. .....»»
Zambo health office sustain anti-dengue campaign
Zambo health office sustain anti-dengue campaign.....»»
Google to launch anti-misinformation campaign ahead of EU elections
Google will run a series of ads with what it calls 'prebunking' techniques to help viewers identify manipulative content.....»»
Students actively campaign against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children
With the Philippines ranking as the number one hotspot of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) and child sexual abuse and exploitation materials (CSAEM), students in Davao are speaking up and actively campaigning for digital protection and internet safety. “My only hope for digital technology in the future is for it to be […].....»»